Thursday

Jesse Alexander will welcome you to the festival with a solo performance.

Thursday

We are humbled that the Department of Defense has once again chosen Pickin’ In The Pasture to be part of the US Navy Bluegrass Band Country Current to be part of their national tour.

There are some new musicians in the band that have brought a lot to their show. Their music consists of traditional and contemporary bluegrass, country, and patriot music that is very arousing. You will thoroughly enjoy the sounds of this fine military group.

Thursday

The Jesse Alexander Band is the host band of Pickin' In The Pasture. Jesse was eight months old at the first festival. He is now a significant principal in the event. The Jesse Alexander Band has been very well received at nationally known bluegrass venues across the country.

Thursday

Nothin’ Fancy is no stranger to the stage at Pickin’ In The Pasture. The original Nothin’ Fancy played The Pasture many years ago when they first started touring outside of Virginia and have performed here several times since. They are a highly entertaining band that knows how to engage the audience. Fiddler Chris Sexton is a Pasture Favorite who always manages to get out in the campground for late-night jam sessions.

Friday

The Jesse Alexander Band is the host band of Pickin' In The Pasture. Jesse was eight months old at the first festival. He is now a significant principle in the event. The Jesse Alexander Band has been very well received at nationally known bluegrass venues across the country.

Friday

We love the next generation of Bluegrass performers. These young musicians tore it up in the pasture last year, and we are looking forward to having them back!

Friday

Starting in 1998, Pickin’ In The Pasture has had many legends of bluegrass like Ralph Stanley, The Osborne Brothers, JD Crowe, Bob Paisley, Jesse McReynolds, Frank Wakefield, Bill Harrell, Allen Mills, and others perform on this stage. Sadly, most of this generation is no longer with us but bluegrass music continues with great talent from the younger generation. We are proud to present the hot, young, up and coming act, Remedy Tree for their first booking in the north! This outstanding group is taking the bluegrass scene by storm with their original compositions. Don’t miss their performance here in The Pasture!

Friday

A bluegrass artist with that "high-lonesome" sound. A voice you won’t forget. Mark’s powerful performances and cut-to-the-chase song writing has been gathering thousands of fans. Marks song "Pocono Joe" which is written about his Father‚ has been gaining popularity among fans and local and distant bluegrass radio shows.

Saturday

Kevin Prater is no stranger to Pickin’ In The Pasture. He has performed here as James King’s right hand man many times as well as with his own band. Fans of traditional bluegrass love The Kevin Prater Band’s authentic bluegrass sound. Kevin always blows the audience away with his high lonesome vocals. We welcome Kevin back to The Pasture!

Saturday

These folks can't seem to slow down! They have appeared many times in The Pasture and never grow old. They put on the highest-energy show in bluegrass music!!! We are proud to have this highly requested act back at Pickin' In The Pasture. You never know what might happen during a Little Roy and Lizzy Show!

Saturday

Troy Engle started out playing bluegrass here in the east then went on to have a very successful career in Nashville supporting several major stars like Patty Loveless, Leon Russell, Buddy Jewell and his compositions have been heard on TV shows such as Pawn Stars, American Pickers, and The Voice. The good news is he is back playing bluegrass with Southern Skies!

The band also consists of his daughter Lizzie on fiddle, wife Mandy on bass, Adam Kruzic on mandolin and northeast banjo hero Mike Brubaker. We are always excited to bring new talent to The Pasture for you to enjoy.

Saturday

Nick Chandler and Delivered is a hard driving traditional bluegrass band from the mountains of western North Carolina. You will be amazed at their tight harmonies and stellar instrumental abilities. Their original songs have been well received wherever they perform. We welcome this great band to their first time playing at Pickin’ In The Pasture.